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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 233.75 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 233.75 and 90.95 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 233.75 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/233.75 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 233.75 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 21,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258.62/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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