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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.01, 96 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.01, 96 and 22.88 is: 34.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.01 : 96 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.01/96 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.01x = 96 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.01x = 2,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196/64.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.31

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