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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 212.64 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 212.64 and 104.91 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 212.64 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/212.64 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 212.64 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 22,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308.06/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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