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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 233.80 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 233.80 and 110.46 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 233.80 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/233.80 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 233.80 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 25,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.66/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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