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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.16, 90 and 64.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.16, 90 and 64.44 is: 89.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.16 : 90 = 64.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.16/90 = 64.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.16x = 90 × 64.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.16x = 5,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799.60/65.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.01

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