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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.21, 150.28 and 61.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.21, 150.28 and 61.93 is: 92.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.21 : 150.28 = 61.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.21/150.28 = 61.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.21x = 150.28 × 61.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.21x = 9,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,306.84/100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.87

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