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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 231.10 and 62.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 231.10 and 62.78 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 231.10 = 62.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/231.10 = 62.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 231.10 × 62.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 14,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,507.15/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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