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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 153.07 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 153.07 and 69.56 is: 104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 153.07 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/153.07 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 153.07 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 10,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,647.55/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.39

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