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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 135.11 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 135.11 and 65.22 is: 90.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 135.11 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/135.11 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 135.11 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 8,811.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811.87/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.07

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