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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 150.80 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 150.80 and 66.44 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 150.80 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/150.80 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 150.80 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 10,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019.15/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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