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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.32 and 64.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.32 and 64.91 is: 97.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.32 = 64.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.32 = 64.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.32 × 64.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 7,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485.42/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.30

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