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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 151.54 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 151.54 and 46.95 is: 70.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 151.54 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/151.54 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 151.54 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 7,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114.80/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.35

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