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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 212.52 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 212.52 and 84.06 is: 116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 212.52 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/212.52 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 212.52 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 17,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864.43/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.00

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