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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 89.08 and 41.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 89.08 and 41.25 is: 56.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 89.08 = 41.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/89.08 = 41.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 89.08 × 41.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 3,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674.30/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.93

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