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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 153.24 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 153.24 and 61.04 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 153.24 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/153.24 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 153.24 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 9,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,353.77/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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