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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.28, 134.08 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.28, 134.08 and 67.68 is: 93.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.28 : 134.08 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.28/134.08 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.28x = 134.08 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.28x = 9,074.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074.53/97.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.28

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