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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 133.44 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 133.44 and 96.64 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 133.44 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/133.44 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 133.44 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 12,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,895.64/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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