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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.83, 233.76 and 64.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.83, 233.76 and 64.54 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.83 : 233.76 = 64.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.83/233.76 = 64.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.83x = 233.76 × 64.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.83x = 15,086.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,086.87/155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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