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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 97.06 and 41.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 97.06 and 41.82 is: 62.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 97.06 = 41.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/97.06 = 41.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 97.06 × 41.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 4,059.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059.05/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.76

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