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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 233.78 and 67.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 233.78 and 67.93 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 233.78 = 67.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/233.78 = 67.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 233.78 × 67.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 15,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880.68/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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