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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.61, 133.95 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.61, 133.95 and 94.91 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.61 : 133.95 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.61/133.95 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.61x = 133.95 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.61x = 12,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712.88/97.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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