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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 215.95 and 62.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 215.95 and 62.76 is: 94.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 215.95 = 62.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/215.95 = 62.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 215.95 × 62.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 13,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552.87/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.16

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