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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 162.90 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 162.90 and 100.33 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 162.90 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/162.90 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 162.90 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 16,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343.35/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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