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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 230.98 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 230.98 and 68.52 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 230.98 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/230.98 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 230.98 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 15,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,826.75/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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