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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 99 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 99 and 62.13 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 99 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/99 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 99 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 6,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,150.87/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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