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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 155.64 and 69.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 155.64 and 69.65 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 155.64 = 69.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/155.64 = 69.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 155.64 × 69.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 10,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,839.55/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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