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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 151.53 and 46.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 151.53 and 46.93 is: 70.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 151.53 = 46.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/151.53 = 46.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 151.53 × 46.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 7,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111.30/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.36

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