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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 95.94 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 95.94 and 54.46 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 95.94 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/95.94 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 95.94 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 5,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224.89/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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