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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 149.93 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 149.93 and 61.53 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 149.93 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/149.93 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 149.93 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 9,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,225.19/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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