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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 231.09 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 231.09 and 62.73 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 231.09 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/231.09 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 231.09 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 14,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496.28/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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