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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 205.91 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 205.91 and 65.25 is: 97.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 205.91 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/205.91 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 205.91 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 13,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,435.63/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.83

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