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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 64.76 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 64.76 and 39.19 is: 53.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 64.76 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/64.76 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 64.76 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 2,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538.17/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.94

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