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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 151.38 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 151.38 and 91.94 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 151.38 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/151.38 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 151.38 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 13,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,917.12/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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