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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 232.19 and 63.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 232.19 and 63.43 is: 95.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 232.19 = 63.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/232.19 = 63.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 232.19 × 63.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 14,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,727.81/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.17

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