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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.06, 154.41 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.06, 154.41 and 81.46 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.06 : 154.41 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.06/154.41 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.06x = 154.41 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.06x = 12,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578.24/103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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