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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.06, 145.57 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.06, 145.57 and 66.82 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.06 : 145.57 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.06/145.57 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.06x = 145.57 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.06x = 9,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726.99/97.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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