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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 211.97 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 211.97 and 64.22 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 211.97 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/211.97 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 211.97 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 13,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612.20/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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