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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.62, 153.80 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.62, 153.80 and 44.76 is: 67.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.62 : 153.80 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.62/153.80 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.62x = 153.80 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.62x = 6,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883.59/102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.08

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