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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 381.09 and 61.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 381.09 and 61.69 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 381.09 = 61.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/381.09 = 61.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 381.09 × 61.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 23,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,508.72/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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