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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 232.77 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 232.77 and 134.93 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 232.77 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/232.77 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 232.77 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 31,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.24/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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