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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 231.10 and 45.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 231.10 and 45.89 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 231.10 = 45.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/231.10 = 45.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 231.10 × 45.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 10,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605.18/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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