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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.97, 154.45 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.97, 154.45 and 25.93 is: 38.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.97 : 154.45 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.97/154.45 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.97x = 154.45 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.97x = 4,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004.89/102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.89

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