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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61, 91.07 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61, 91.07 and 56.68 is: 84.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61 : 91.07 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61/91.07 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61x = 91.07 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61x = 5,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161.85/61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.62

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