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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.04, 113.19 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.04, 113.19 and 65.66 is: 90.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.04 : 113.19 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.04/113.19 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.04x = 113.19 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.04x = 7,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432.06/82.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.59

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