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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.11, 150.48 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.11, 150.48 and 82.47 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.11 : 150.48 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.11/150.48 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.11x = 150.48 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.11x = 12,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,410.09/100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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