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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.06, 143.76 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.06, 143.76 and 69.18 is: 103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.06 : 143.76 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.06/143.76 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.06x = 143.76 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.06x = 9,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,945.32/96.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.53

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