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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 232.25 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 232.25 and 106.27 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 232.25 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/232.25 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 232.25 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 24,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680.68/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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