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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.27, 150.26 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.27, 150.26 and 89.92 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.27 : 150.26 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.27/150.26 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.27x = 150.26 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.27x = 13,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,511.07/100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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