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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 205.21 and 64.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 205.21 and 64.63 is: 96.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 205.21 = 64.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/205.21 = 64.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 205.21 × 64.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 13,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,261.37/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.85

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