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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.22, 153.64 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.22, 153.64 and 99.92 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.22 : 153.64 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.22/153.64 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.22x = 153.64 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.22x = 15,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351.71/102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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