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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 150.87 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 150.87 and 93.95 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 150.87 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/150.87 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 150.87 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 14,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174.24/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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