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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 230.10 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 230.10 and 101.98 is: 153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 230.10 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/230.10 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 230.10 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 23,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,465.60/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.13

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