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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.48 and 64.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.48 and 64.02 is: 96.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.48 = 64.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.48 = 64.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.48 × 64.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 19,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.59/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.02

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