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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 133.11 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 133.11 and 68.94 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 133.11 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/133.11 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 133.11 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 9,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176.60/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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