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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 154.54 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 154.54 and 46.04 is: 69.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 154.54 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/154.54 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 154.54 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 7,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115.02/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.08

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