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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.56, 134.64 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.56, 134.64 and 68.52 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.56 : 134.64 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.56/134.64 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.56x = 134.64 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.56x = 9,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,225.53/97.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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