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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.25, 231.45 and 63.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.25, 231.45 and 63.01 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.25 : 231.45 = 63.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.25/231.45 = 63.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.25x = 231.45 × 63.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.25x = 14,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582.19/154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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