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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 150.53 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 150.53 and 96.54 is: 145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 150.53 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/150.53 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 150.53 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 14,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.68/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.05

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