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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 213.80 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 213.80 and 96.69 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 213.80 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/213.80 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 213.80 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 20,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671.84/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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