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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 151.60 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 151.60 and 90.97 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 151.60 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/151.60 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 151.60 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 13,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,790.29/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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