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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.76 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.76 and 84.44 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.76 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.76 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.76 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 19,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,485.37/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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