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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.29, 232.99 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.29, 232.99 and 94.46 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.29 : 232.99 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.29/232.99 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.29x = 232.99 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.29x = 22,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008.24/155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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