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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 230.70 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 230.70 and 108.29 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 230.70 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/230.70 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 230.70 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 24,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,981.58/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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