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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.00, 230.77 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.00, 230.77 and 121.58 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.00 : 230.77 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.00/230.77 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.00x = 230.77 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.00x = 28,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057.29/154.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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