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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 151.64 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 151.64 and 32.64 is: 48.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 151.64 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/151.64 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 151.64 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 4,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949.53/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.94

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