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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.29, 232.93 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.29, 232.93 and 94.43 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.29 : 232.93 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.29/232.93 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.29x = 232.93 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.29x = 21,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995.93/155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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