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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 231.92 and 67.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 231.92 and 67.95 is: 101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 231.92 = 67.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/231.92 = 67.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 231.92 × 67.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 15,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758.62/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.83

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