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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 150.03 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 150.03 and 45.93 is: 68.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 150.03 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/150.03 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 150.03 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 6,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890.88/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.86

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