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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.00, 230.99 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.00, 230.99 and 45.77 is: 68.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.00 : 230.99 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.00/230.99 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.00x = 230.99 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.00x = 10,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,571.03/154.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.64

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