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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 234.12 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 234.12 and 110.72 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 234.12 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/234.12 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 234.12 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 25,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,921.77/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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