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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.11, 232.69 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.11, 232.69 and 68.43 is: 102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.11 : 232.69 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.11/232.69 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.11x = 232.69 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.11x = 15,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922.98/155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.66

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