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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 139.00 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 139.00 and 65.77 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 139.00 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/139.00 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 139.00 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 9,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142.42/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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