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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 233 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 233 and 68.76 is: 103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 233 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/233 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 233 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 16,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021.08/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.07

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