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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.02, 132.12 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.02, 132.12 and 64.04 is: 96.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.02 : 132.12 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.02/132.12 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.02x = 132.12 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.02x = 8,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,460.30/88.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.12

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