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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 92.99 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 92.99 and 25.93 is: 38.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 92.99 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/92.99 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 92.99 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 2,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411.23/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.89

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