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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.93, 94.30 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.93, 94.30 and 35.84 is: 53.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.93 : 94.30 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.93/94.30 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.93x = 94.30 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.93x = 3,379.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379.71/62.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.71

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