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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 233.98 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 233.98 and 64.64 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 233.98 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/233.98 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 233.98 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 15,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.47/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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