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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 153.06 and 67.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 153.06 and 67.65 is: 101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 153.06 = 67.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/153.06 = 67.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 153.06 × 67.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 10,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,353.68/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.54

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