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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 229.30 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 229.30 and 127.54 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 229.30 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/229.30 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 229.30 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 29,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244.89/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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