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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 133.90 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 133.90 and 60.24 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 133.90 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/133.90 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 133.90 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 8,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066.14/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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