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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 95.82 and 54.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64, 95.82 and 54.82 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 95.82 = 54.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/95.82 = 54.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 95.82 × 54.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 5,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252.85/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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