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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.70, 235 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.70, 235 and 64.11 is: 96.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.70 : 235 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.70/235 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.70x = 235 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.70x = 15,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065.85/156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.14

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