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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.85 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.85 and 95.01 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.85 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.85 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.85 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 22,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218.09/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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