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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.22, 164.61 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.22, 164.61 and 97.49 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.22 : 164.61 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.22/164.61 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.22x = 164.61 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.22x = 16,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047.01/119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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