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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.52 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.52 and 102.02 is: 153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.52 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.52 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.52 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 21,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,885.33/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.00

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