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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 91.92 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 91.92 and 41.19 is: 61.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 91.92 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/91.92 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 91.92 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 3,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786.18/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.62

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