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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.70, 151.12 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.70, 151.12 and 52.64 is: 79.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.70 : 151.12 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.70/151.12 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.70x = 151.12 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.70x = 7,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954.96/100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.00

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