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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 233.10 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 233.10 and 106.41 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 233.10 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/233.10 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 233.10 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 24,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804.17/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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