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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 139.47 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 139.47 and 67.84 is: 93.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 139.47 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/139.47 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 139.47 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 9,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461.64/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.65

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