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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.83, 233.24 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.83, 233.24 and 94.67 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.83 : 233.24 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.83/233.24 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.83x = 233.24 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.83x = 22,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080.94/155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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