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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.04, 153.12 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.04, 153.12 and 61.60 is: 92.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.04 : 153.12 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.04/153.12 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.04x = 153.12 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.04x = 9,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,432.19/102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.44

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