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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 151.95 and 70.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 151.95 and 70.89 is: 106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 151.95 = 70.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/151.95 = 70.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 151.95 × 70.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 10,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,771.74/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.20

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