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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.77, 134.98 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.77, 134.98 and 66.76 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.77 : 134.98 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.77/134.98 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.77x = 134.98 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.77x = 9,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011.26/97.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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