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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.02, 143.88 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.02, 143.88 and 67.10 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.02 : 143.88 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.02/143.88 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.02x = 143.88 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.02x = 9,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,654.35/96.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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