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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 230.58 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 230.58 and 105.75 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 230.58 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/230.58 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 230.58 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 24,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.84/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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