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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.11, 148.70 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.11, 148.70 and 45.05 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.11 : 148.70 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.11/148.70 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.11x = 148.70 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.11x = 6,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698.94/99.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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