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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.22, 153.09 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.22, 153.09 and 81.76 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.22 : 153.09 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.22/153.09 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.22x = 153.09 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.22x = 12,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516.64/102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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