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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 234.93 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 234.93 and 69.89 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 234.93 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/234.93 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 234.93 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 16,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,418.35/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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