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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.93, 150.08 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.93, 150.08 and 88.77 is: 133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.93 : 150.08 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.93/150.08 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.93x = 150.08 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.93x = 13,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,322.55/99.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.31

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