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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 95.91 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 95.91 and 46.97 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 95.91 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/95.91 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 95.91 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 4,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504.89/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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