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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 154.93 and 34.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 154.93 and 34.81 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 154.93 = 34.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/154.93 = 34.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 154.93 × 34.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 5,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392.64/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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