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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 232.02 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 232.02 and 106.92 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 232.02 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/232.02 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 232.02 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 24,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,807.58/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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