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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 150.19 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 150.19 and 88.88 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 150.19 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/150.19 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 150.19 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 13,348.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,348.89/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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