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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 155.96 and 61.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 155.96 and 61.19 is: 91.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 155.96 = 61.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/155.96 = 61.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 155.96 × 61.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 9,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,542.89/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.79

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