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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 232.10 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 232.10 and 111.93 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 232.10 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/232.10 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 232.10 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 25,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,978.95/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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