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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.32 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.32 and 93.04 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.32 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.32 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.32 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 13,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,520.57/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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