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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 310.15 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 310.15 and 155.74 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 310.15 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/310.15 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 310.15 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 48,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300.43/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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