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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 230.88 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 230.88 and 136.26 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 230.88 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/230.88 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 230.88 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 31,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,459.71/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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