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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 150.12 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 150.12 and 71.19 is: 106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 150.12 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/150.12 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 150.12 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 10,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,685.94/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.80

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