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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 230.91 and 62.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 230.91 and 62.74 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 230.91 = 62.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/230.91 = 62.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 230.91 × 62.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 14,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,487.29/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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