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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 150.05 and 69.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 150.05 and 69.81 is: 104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 150.05 = 69.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/150.05 = 69.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 150.05 × 69.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 10,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475.45/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.56

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