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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.61, 134.60 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.61, 134.60 and 75.47 is: 104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.61 : 134.60 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.61/134.60 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.61x = 134.60 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.61x = 10,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157.21/97.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.06

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