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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 212.62 and 64.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 212.62 and 64.94 is: 97.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 212.62 = 64.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/212.62 = 64.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 212.62 × 64.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 13,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,807.75/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.30

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