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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.04, 153.07 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.04, 153.07 and 44.28 is: 66.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.04 : 153.07 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.04/153.07 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.04x = 153.07 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.04x = 6,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777.83/102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.42

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