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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 150.04 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 150.04 and 94.09 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 150.04 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/150.04 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 150.04 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 14,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117.26/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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