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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.91, 145.14 and 69.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.91, 145.14 and 69.43 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.91 : 145.14 = 69.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.91/145.14 = 69.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.91x = 145.14 × 69.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.91x = 10,077.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,077.07/96.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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