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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.22, 144.96 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.22, 144.96 and 91.01 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.22 : 144.96 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.22/144.96 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.22x = 144.96 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.22x = 13,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192.35/97.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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