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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 234.10 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 234.10 and 69.34 is: 104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 234.10 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/234.10 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 234.10 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 16,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232.49/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.11

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