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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.13, 150.19 and 31.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.13, 150.19 and 31.65 is: 47.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.13 : 150.19 = 31.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.13/150.19 = 31.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.13x = 150.19 × 31.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.13x = 4,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752.60/100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.47

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