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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.92, 135.10 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.92, 135.10 and 68.84 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.92 : 135.10 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.92/135.10 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.92x = 135.10 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.92x = 9,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300.28/97.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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