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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 152.85 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 152.85 and 69.48 is: 104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 152.85 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/152.85 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 152.85 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 10,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,620.02/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.09

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