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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 205.46 and 64.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 205.46 and 64.81 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 205.46 = 64.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/205.46 = 64.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 205.46 × 64.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 13,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,316.05/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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