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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 233.76 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 233.76 and 90.92 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 233.76 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/233.76 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 233.76 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 21,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253.46/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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