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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.97 and 64.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.97 and 64.67 is: 97.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.97 = 64.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.97 = 64.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.97 × 64.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 15,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129.67/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.00

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