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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 133.97 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 133.97 and 69.54 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 133.97 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/133.97 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 133.97 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 9,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315.93/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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