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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.92, 147.06 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.92, 147.06 and 91.44 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.92 : 147.06 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.92/147.06 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.92x = 147.06 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.92x = 13,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,447.17/97.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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