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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.17 and 63.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.17 and 63.69 is: 95.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.17 = 63.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.17 = 63.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.17 × 63.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 14,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,785.80/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.45

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