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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 90 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 90 and 54.76 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 90 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/90 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 90 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 4,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928.40/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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