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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.55, 150.77 and 64.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.55, 150.77 and 64.03 is: 96.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.55 : 150.77 = 64.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.55/150.77 = 64.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.55x = 150.77 × 64.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.55x = 9,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653.80/100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.01

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