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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.27, 153.05 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.27, 153.05 and 61.47 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.27 : 153.05 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.27/153.05 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.27x = 153.05 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.27x = 9,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,407.68/102.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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