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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.05, 149.66 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.05, 149.66 and 91.43 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.05 : 149.66 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.05/149.66 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.05x = 149.66 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.05x = 13,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,683.63/100.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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