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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 151.62 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 151.62 and 46.94 is: 70.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 151.62 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/151.62 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 151.62 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 7,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,116.28/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.43

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