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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.13, 150.37 and 95.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.13, 150.37 and 95.00 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.13 : 150.37 = 95.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.13/150.37 = 95.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.13x = 150.37 × 95.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.13x = 14,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.16/100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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