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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 231 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 231 and 110.71 is: 166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 231 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/231 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 231 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 25,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,574.01/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.07

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