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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 231.93 and 63.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 231.93 and 63.34 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 231.93 = 63.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/231.93 = 63.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 231.93 × 63.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 14,690.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690.79/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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