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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.60 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.60 and 92.04 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.60 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.60 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.60 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 21,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,500.54/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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