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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.91, 151.13 and 46.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.91, 151.13 and 46.69 is: 69.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.91 : 151.13 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.91/151.13 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.91x = 151.13 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.91x = 7,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056.00/100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.93

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