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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 205.41 and 64.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 205.41 and 64.80 is: 97.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 205.41 = 64.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/205.41 = 64.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 205.41 × 64.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 13,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,310.57/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.21

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