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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.03, 64.62 and 35.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.03, 64.62 and 35.47 is: 53.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.03 : 64.62 = 35.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.03/64.62 = 35.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.03x = 64.62 × 35.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.03x = 2,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292.07/43.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.27

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