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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.95, 152.99 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.95, 152.99 and 67.73 is: 101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.95 : 152.99 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.95/152.99 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.95x = 152.99 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.95x = 10,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,361.67/101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.63

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