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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.76, 135.16 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.76, 135.16 and 93.45 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.76 : 135.16 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.76/135.16 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.76x = 135.16 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.76x = 12,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,630.70/97.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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