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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.92, 135 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.92, 135 and 91.35 is: 125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.92 : 135 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.92/135 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.92x = 135 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.92x = 12,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332.25/97.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.94

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