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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 213.86 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 213.86 and 102.66 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 213.86 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/213.86 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 213.86 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 21,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954.35/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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