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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 152.88 and 61.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 152.88 and 61.35 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 152.88 = 61.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/152.88 = 61.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 152.88 × 61.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 9,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379.19/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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