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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 232 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 232 and 108.96 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 232 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/232 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 232 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 25,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278.72/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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