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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.26 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.26 and 107.97 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.26 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.26 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.26 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 23,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,025.14/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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