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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 230.94 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 230.94 and 76.92 is: 115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 230.94 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/230.94 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 230.94 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 17,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,763.90/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.30

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