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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.04, 143.64 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.04, 143.64 and 65.28 is: 90.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.04 : 143.64 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.04/143.64 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.04x = 143.64 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.04x = 9,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376.82/104.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.13

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