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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.04, 91 and 53.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.04, 91 and 53.77 is: 74.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.04 : 91 = 53.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.04/91 = 53.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.04x = 91 × 53.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.04x = 4,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893.07/66.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.09

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