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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 152.95 and 44.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 152.95 and 44.23 is: 66.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 152.95 = 44.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/152.95 = 44.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 152.95 × 44.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 6,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,764.87/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.30

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