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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 204.90 and 64.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 204.90 and 64.58 is: 96.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 204.90 = 64.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/204.90 = 64.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 204.90 × 64.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 13,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,232.44/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.74

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