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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 150.28 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 150.28 and 95.34 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 150.28 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/150.28 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 150.28 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 14,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327.70/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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