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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.02, 91.54 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.02, 91.54 and 34 is: 51.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.02 : 91.54 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.02/91.54 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.02x = 91.54 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.02x = 3,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112.36/61.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.01

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