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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.51, 90.30 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.51, 90.30 and 43.65 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.51 : 90.30 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.51/90.30 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.51x = 90.30 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.51x = 3,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941.60/65.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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