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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 153.01 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 153.01 and 94.45 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 153.01 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/153.01 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 153.01 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 14,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451.79/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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