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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 213 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 213 and 88.92 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 213 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/213 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 213 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 18,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,939.96/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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