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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.93, 135.12 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.93, 135.12 and 66.79 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.93 : 135.12 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.93/135.12 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.93x = 135.12 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.93x = 9,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024.66/97.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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