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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.36 and 64.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.36 and 64.76 is: 97.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.36 = 64.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.36 = 64.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.36 × 64.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 15,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630.47/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.08

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