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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.65 and 64.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.65 and 64.82 is: 97.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.65 = 64.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.65 = 64.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.65 × 64.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 19,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,618.37/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.24

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