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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 144.67 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 144.67 and 91.31 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 144.67 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/144.67 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 144.67 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 13,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209.82/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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