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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.04, 141.98 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.04, 141.98 and 76.76 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.04 : 141.98 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.04/141.98 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.04x = 141.98 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.04x = 10,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,897.29/103.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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