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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 134.04 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 134.04 and 75.28 is: 104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 134.04 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/134.04 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 134.04 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 10,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090.53/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.03

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