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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 145.08 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 145.08 and 64.64 is: 96.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 145.08 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/145.08 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 145.08 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 9,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377.97/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.92

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