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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 213.67 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 213.67 and 134.80 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 213.67 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/213.67 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 213.67 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 28,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801.84/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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