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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.04, 136.68 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.04, 136.68 and 68.02 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.04 : 136.68 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.04/136.68 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.04x = 136.68 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.04x = 9,296.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296.97/99.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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