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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.00, 233.96 and 64.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.00, 233.96 and 64.67 is: 96.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.00 : 233.96 = 64.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.00/233.96 = 64.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.00x = 233.96 × 64.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.00x = 15,128.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128.70/156.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.98

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