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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 97.28 and 46.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 97.28 and 46.84 is: 70.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 97.28 = 46.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/97.28 = 46.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 97.28 × 46.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 4,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556.60/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.19

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