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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.00, 231.12 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.00, 231.12 and 108.68 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.00 : 231.12 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.00/231.12 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.00x = 231.12 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.00x = 25,116.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,116.97/154.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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