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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 95.88 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 95.88 and 46.91 is: 70.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 95.88 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/95.88 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 95.88 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 4,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498.15/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.15

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