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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.02, 133.91 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.02, 133.91 and 75.14 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.02 : 133.91 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.02/133.91 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.02x = 133.91 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.02x = 10,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,062.00/97.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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