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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.35 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.35 and 94.02 is: 141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.35 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.35 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.35 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 21,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846.42/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.03

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