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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 207.03 and 64.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 207.03 and 64.91 is: 97.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 207.03 = 64.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/207.03 = 64.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 207.03 × 64.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 13,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,439.08/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.29

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