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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.11, 94.46 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.11, 94.46 and 59.91 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.11 : 94.46 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.11/94.46 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.11x = 94.46 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.11x = 5,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658.80/63.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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