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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 231.12 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 231.12 and 102.75 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 231.12 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/231.12 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 231.12 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 23,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,747.58/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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