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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 135.07 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 135.07 and 66.88 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 135.07 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/135.07 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 135.07 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 9,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033.48/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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