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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 233.42 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 233.42 and 68.93 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 233.42 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/233.42 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 233.42 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 16,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,088.13/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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