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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 144.92 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 144.92 and 69.56 is: 104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 144.92 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/144.92 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 144.92 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 10,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080.64/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.18

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