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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 212.46 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 212.46 and 94.97 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 212.46 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/212.46 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 212.46 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 20,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177.33/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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