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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.92, 134.99 and 65.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.92, 134.99 and 65.11 is: 89.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.92 : 134.99 = 65.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.92/134.99 = 65.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.92x = 134.99 × 65.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.92x = 8,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,789.20/97.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.76

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