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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 94.06 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 94.06 and 35.65 is: 53.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 94.06 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/94.06 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 94.06 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 3,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353.24/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.44

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