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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 155.94 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 155.94 and 65.52 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 155.94 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/155.94 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 155.94 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 10,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,216.94/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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