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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.82 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.82 and 76.84 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.82 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.82 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.82 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 17,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736.21/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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