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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 233.08 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 233.08 and 106.62 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 233.08 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/233.08 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 233.08 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 24,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850.99/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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