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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 204.40 and 64.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 204.40 and 64.19 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 204.40 = 64.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/204.40 = 64.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 204.40 × 64.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 13,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,120.44/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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