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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.01, 144.87 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.01, 144.87 and 91.74 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.01 : 144.87 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.01/144.87 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.01x = 144.87 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.01x = 13,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,289.92/97.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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