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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 232.64 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 232.64 and 69.52 is: 104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 232.64 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/232.64 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 232.64 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 16,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173.13/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.32

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