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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 90.08 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 90.08 and 41.04 is: 61.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 90.08 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/90.08 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 90.08 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696.88/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.61

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