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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.05, 151.44 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.05, 151.44 and 66.76 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.05 : 151.44 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.05/151.44 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.05x = 151.44 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.05x = 10,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,110.13/101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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