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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.24, 150.66 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.24, 150.66 and 94.01 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.24 : 150.66 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.24/150.66 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.24x = 150.66 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.24x = 14,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,163.64/100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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