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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 133.14 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 133.14 and 82.04 is: 113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 133.14 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/133.14 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 133.14 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 10,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922.14/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.05

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