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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.03, 133.88 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.03, 133.88 and 66.05 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.03 : 133.88 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.03/133.88 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.03x = 133.88 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.03x = 8,841.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,841.77/97.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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