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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 93.01 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 93.01 and 34.91 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 93.01 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/93.01 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 93.01 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246.98/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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