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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 151.32 and 64.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 151.32 and 64.76 is: 97.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 151.32 = 64.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/151.32 = 64.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 151.32 × 64.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 9,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,799.48/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.26

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