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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.03, 133.86 and 67.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.03, 133.86 and 67.87 is: 93.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.03 : 133.86 = 67.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.03/133.86 = 67.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.03x = 133.86 × 67.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.03x = 9,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085.08/97.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.63

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