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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 231.46 and 62.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 231.46 and 62.92 is: 94.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 231.46 = 62.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/231.46 = 62.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 231.46 × 62.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 14,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563.46/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.41

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