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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 231.23 and 62.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 231.23 and 62.93 is: 94.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 231.23 = 62.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/231.23 = 62.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 231.23 × 62.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 14,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549.83/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.31

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