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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 234.04 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 234.04 and 101.91 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 234.04 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/234.04 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 234.04 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 23,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850.51/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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