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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 214.05 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 214.05 and 96.84 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 214.05 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/214.05 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 214.05 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 20,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,728.60/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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