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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.07, 95.91 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.07, 95.91 and 46.91 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.07 : 95.91 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.07/95.91 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.07x = 95.91 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.07x = 4,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499.14/64.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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