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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.25, 154.98 and 75.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.25, 154.98 and 75.91 is: 113.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.25 : 154.98 = 75.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.25/154.98 = 75.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.25x = 154.98 × 75.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.25x = 11,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,764.53/103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.94

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