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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.02, 95.76 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.02, 95.76 and 45.84 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.02 : 95.76 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.02/95.76 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.02x = 95.76 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.02x = 4,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389.64/64.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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