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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82, 123.28 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82, 123.28 and 64 is: 96.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82 : 123.28 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82/123.28 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82x = 123.28 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82x = 7,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,889.92/82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.22

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