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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.62, 90.95 and 43.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.62, 90.95 and 43.43 is: 65.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.62 : 90.95 = 43.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.62/90.95 = 43.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.62x = 90.95 × 43.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.62x = 3,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949.29/60.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.15

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