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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.64 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.64 and 92.66 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.64 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.64 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.64 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 19,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795.88/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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