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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.53, 230.48 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.53, 230.48 and 107.75 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.53 : 230.48 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.53/230.48 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.53x = 230.48 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.53x = 24,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,833.68/153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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