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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.44, 94.98 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.44, 94.98 and 39 is: 58.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.44 : 94.98 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.44/94.98 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.44x = 94.98 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.44x = 3,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704.22/63.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.39

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