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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.18 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.18 and 63.52 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.18 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.18 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.18 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 14,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,746.91/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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