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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 206.88 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 206.88 and 64.89 is: 97.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 206.88 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/206.88 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 206.88 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 13,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,424.44/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.25

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