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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.04, 211.10 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.04, 211.10 and 97 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.04 : 211.10 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.04/211.10 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.04x = 211.10 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.04x = 20,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476.70/153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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