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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.11, 151.71 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.11, 151.71 and 68.65 is: 103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.11 : 151.71 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.11/151.71 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.11x = 151.71 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.11x = 10,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,414.93/101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.00

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