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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.02 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.02 and 92.08 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.02 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.02 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.02 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 13,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,353.44/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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