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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 232.04 and 63.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 232.04 and 63.51 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 232.04 = 63.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/232.04 = 63.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 232.04 × 63.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 14,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,735.67/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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