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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 144.06 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 144.06 and 67.08 is: 100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 144.06 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/144.06 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 144.06 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 9,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,663.54/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.66

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