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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.91, 154.10 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.91, 154.10 and 82.25 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.91 : 154.10 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.91/154.10 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.91x = 154.10 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.91x = 12,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675.39/102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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