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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 149.89 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 149.89 and 61.44 is: 92.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 149.89 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/149.89 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 149.89 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 9,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208.92/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.02

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