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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.03, 233.64 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.03, 233.64 and 95.01 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.03 : 233.64 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.03/233.64 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.03x = 233.64 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.03x = 22,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198.14/156.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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