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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.13, 231.02 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.13, 231.02 and 92.48 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 231.02 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/231.02 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 231.02 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 21,364.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,364.27/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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