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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 153.97 and 70.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 153.97 and 70.63 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 153.97 = 70.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/153.97 = 70.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 153.97 × 70.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 10,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874.90/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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