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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 151.25 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 151.25 and 94.29 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 151.25 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/151.25 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 151.25 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 14,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260.89/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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