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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 231.03 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 231.03 and 104.67 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 231.03 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/231.03 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 231.03 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 24,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,181.91/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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