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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.78, 134.94 and 66.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.78, 134.94 and 66.73 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.78 : 134.94 = 66.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.78/134.94 = 66.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.78x = 134.94 × 66.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.78x = 9,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003.87/97.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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