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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 230.73 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 230.73 and 92.35 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 230.73 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/230.73 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 230.73 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 21,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307.34/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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