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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 151.98 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 151.98 and 93.54 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 151.98 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/151.98 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 151.98 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 14,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,216.21/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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