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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 149.04 and 64.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 149.04 and 64.32 is: 88.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 149.04 = 64.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/149.04 = 64.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 149.04 × 64.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 9,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,586.25/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.76

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