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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 93.03 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 93.03 and 43.86 is: 65.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 93.03 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/93.03 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 93.03 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080.30/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.67

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