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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 205.26 and 64.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 205.26 and 64.68 is: 96.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 205.26 = 64.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/205.26 = 64.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 205.26 × 64.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 13,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,276.22/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.88

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