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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 150.06 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 150.06 and 93.38 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 150.06 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/150.06 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 150.06 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 14,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012.60/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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