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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 92.82 and 41.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 92.82 and 41.33 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 92.82 = 41.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/92.82 = 41.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 92.82 × 41.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 3,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836.25/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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