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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 100.41 and 39.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 100.41 and 39.91 is: 59.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 100.41 = 39.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/100.41 = 39.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 100.41 × 39.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007.36/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.81

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