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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.06, 94.68 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.06, 94.68 and 47.04 is: 70.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.06 : 94.68 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.06/94.68 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.06x = 94.68 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.06x = 4,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453.75/63.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.63

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