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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 206.64 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 206.64 and 64.70 is: 97.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 206.64 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/206.64 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 206.64 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 13,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,368.25/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.05

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