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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 154.06 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 154.06 and 91.71 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 154.06 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/154.06 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 154.06 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 14,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,128.84/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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