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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 151.89 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 151.89 and 69.27 is: 103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 151.89 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/151.89 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 151.89 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 10,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,521.42/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.73

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