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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 97.22 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 97.22 and 39.19 is: 58.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 97.22 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/97.22 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 97.22 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 3,810.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810.05/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.76

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