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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.41, 230.15 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.41, 230.15 and 112.70 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.41 : 230.15 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.41/230.15 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.41x = 230.15 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.41x = 25,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,936.19/153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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