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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 232 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 232 and 103.52 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 232 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/232 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 232 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 24,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,016.64/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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