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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 232.70 and 63.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 232.70 and 63.83 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 232.70 = 63.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/232.70 = 63.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 232.70 × 63.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 14,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.24/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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