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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 154.04 and 41.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 154.04 and 41.83 is: 62.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 154.04 = 41.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/154.04 = 41.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 154.04 × 41.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 6,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442.90/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.70

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