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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 212.48 and 100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 212.48 and 100.84 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 212.48 = 100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/212.48 = 100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 212.48 × 100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 21,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426.48/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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