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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.91, 133.73 and 61.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.91, 133.73 and 61.93 is: 85.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.91 : 133.73 = 61.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.91/133.73 = 61.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.91x = 133.73 × 61.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.91x = 8,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281.90/96.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.46

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