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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.52 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.52 and 65.22 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.52 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.52 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.52 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 9,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360.37/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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