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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 96.08 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 96.08 and 46.92 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 96.08 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/96.08 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 96.08 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 4,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508.07/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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