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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 234.07 and 88.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 234.07 and 88.00 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 234.07 = 88.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/234.07 = 88.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 234.07 × 88.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 20,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599.17/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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