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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 204.64 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 204.64 and 64.25 is: 96.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 204.64 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/204.64 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 204.64 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 13,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146.94/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.37

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