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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 205.07 and 64.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 205.07 and 64.62 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 205.07 = 64.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/205.07 = 64.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 205.07 × 64.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 13,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251.30/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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