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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 213.92 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 213.92 and 96.84 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 213.92 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/213.92 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 213.92 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 20,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716.01/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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