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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 352.00 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 352.00 and 155.55 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 352.00 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/352.00 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 352.00 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 54,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753.79/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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