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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.03, 157.94 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.03, 157.94 and 102.84 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.03 : 157.94 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.03/157.94 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.03x = 157.94 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.03x = 16,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,242.55/106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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