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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 211.82 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 211.82 and 64.18 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 211.82 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/211.82 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 211.82 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 13,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594.61/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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