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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 151 and 43.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 151 and 43.63 is: 65.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 151 = 43.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/151 = 43.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 151 × 43.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 6,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588.13/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.47

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