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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 235.04 and 69.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 235.04 and 69.95 is: 104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 235.04 = 69.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/235.04 = 69.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 235.04 × 69.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 16,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441.29/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.97

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