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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 230.98 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 230.98 and 113.46 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 230.98 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/230.98 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 230.98 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 26,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206.99/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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