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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 231.20 and 75.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 231.20 and 75.97 is: 114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 231.20 = 75.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/231.20 = 75.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 231.20 × 75.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 17,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562.73/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.00

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