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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 233.60 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 233.60 and 107.76 is: 161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 233.60 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/233.60 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 233.60 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 25,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172.20/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.55

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