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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.56 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.56 and 104.44 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.56 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.56 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.56 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 24,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,393.01/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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