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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 149.94 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 149.94 and 94.64 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 149.94 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/149.94 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 149.94 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 14,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190.32/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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