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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 231.19 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 231.19 and 92.99 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 231.19 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/231.19 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 231.19 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 21,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,497.89/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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