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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 233.63 and 69.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 233.63 and 69.11 is: 103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 233.63 = 69.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/233.63 = 69.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 233.63 × 69.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 16,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,146.17/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.67

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