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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 214.93 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 214.93 and 106.70 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 214.93 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/214.93 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 214.93 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 22,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933.30/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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