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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.48 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.48 and 84.15 is: 126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.48 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.48 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.48 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 12,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,662.89/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.07

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