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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 151.54 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 151.54 and 68.64 is: 103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 151.54 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/151.54 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 151.54 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 10,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,401.71/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.07

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