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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.93, 146.99 and 61.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.93, 146.99 and 61.93 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.93 : 146.99 = 61.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.93/146.99 = 61.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.93x = 146.99 × 61.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.93x = 9,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,103.09/97.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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