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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 206.98 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 206.98 and 100.94 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 206.98 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/206.98 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 206.98 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 20,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,892.56/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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