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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.16, 133.94 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.16, 133.94 and 67.96 is: 93.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.16 : 133.94 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.16/133.94 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.16x = 133.94 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.16x = 9,102.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102.56/97.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.69

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