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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 230.64 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 230.64 and 141.55 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 230.64 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/230.64 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 230.64 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 32,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647.09/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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