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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 233.46 and 64.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 233.46 and 64.35 is: 96.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 233.46 = 64.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/233.46 = 64.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 233.46 × 64.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 15,023.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023.15/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.54

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