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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 213.95 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 213.95 and 113.81 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 213.95 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/213.95 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 213.95 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 24,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349.65/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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