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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 198.94 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 198.94 and 64.13 is: 96.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 198.94 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/198.94 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 198.94 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 12,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758.60/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.05

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