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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 231.12 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 231.12 and 89.92 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 231.12 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/231.12 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 231.12 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 20,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,782.31/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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