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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 231.16 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 231.16 and 110.86 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 231.16 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/231.16 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 231.16 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 25,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,626.40/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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