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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 234.14 and 64.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 234.14 and 64.80 is: 97.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 234.14 = 64.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/234.14 = 64.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 234.14 × 64.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 15,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171.95/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.18

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