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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 150.11 and 27.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 150.11 and 27.93 is: 41.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 150.11 = 27.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/150.11 = 27.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 150.11 × 27.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 4,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192.57/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.90

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