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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 92.22 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 92.22 and 38.64 is: 58.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 92.22 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/92.22 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 92.22 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 3,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563.38/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.00

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