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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 96.92 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 96.92 and 61.88 is: 92.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 96.92 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/96.92 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 96.92 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 5,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997.41/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.61

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