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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 234.22 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 234.22 and 94.40 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 234.22 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/234.22 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 234.22 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 22,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110.37/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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