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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 230.04 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 230.04 and 66.62 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 230.04 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/230.04 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 230.04 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 15,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,325.26/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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