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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 133.84 and 64.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 133.84 and 64.30 is: 88.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 133.84 = 64.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/133.84 = 64.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 133.84 × 64.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 8,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605.91/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.72

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