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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.27, 143.01 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.27, 143.01 and 68.13 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.27 : 143.01 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.27/143.01 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.27x = 143.01 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.27x = 9,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,743.27/95.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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