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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 95.90 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 95.90 and 53.12 is: 79.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 95.90 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/95.90 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 95.90 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 5,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094.18/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.55

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