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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.64, 94 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.64, 94 and 41.28 is: 61.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.64 : 94 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.64/94 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.64x = 94 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.64x = 3,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880.32/62.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.95

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