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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 145.54 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 145.54 and 93.59 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 145.54 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/145.54 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 145.54 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 13,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,621.09/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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