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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 232.12 and 69.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 232.12 and 69.19 is: 103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 232.12 = 69.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/232.12 = 69.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 232.12 × 69.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 16,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059.89/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.78

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