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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 155.57 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 155.57 and 65.28 is: 97.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 155.57 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/155.57 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 155.57 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 10,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155.61/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.73

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