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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 233.46 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 233.46 and 104.76 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 233.46 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/233.46 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 233.46 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 24,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457.27/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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