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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.04, 145.38 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.04, 145.38 and 66.52 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.04 : 145.38 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.04/145.38 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.04x = 145.38 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.04x = 9,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670.68/97.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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