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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 90.97 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 90.97 and 46.29 is: 63.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 90.97 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/90.97 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 90.97 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 4,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211.00/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.80

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