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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.03, 155.95 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.03, 155.95 and 43.11 is: 64.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.03 : 155.95 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.03/155.95 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.03x = 155.95 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.03x = 6,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722.58/104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.62

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