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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 151.02 and 64.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 151.02 and 64.15 is: 96.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 151.02 = 64.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/151.02 = 64.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 151.02 × 64.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 9,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687.56/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.15

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