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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 91.08 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 91.08 and 61.44 is: 84.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 91.08 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/91.08 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 91.08 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 5,595.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595.96/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.79

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