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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 154.05 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 154.05 and 44.94 is: 67.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 154.05 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/154.05 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 154.05 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 6,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923.01/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.39

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