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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 153.02 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 153.02 and 94.95 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 153.02 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/153.02 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 153.02 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 14,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.49/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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