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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 205.52 and 64.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 205.52 and 64.92 is: 97.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 205.52 = 64.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/205.52 = 64.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 205.52 × 64.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 13,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342.36/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.39

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