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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 169.05 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 169.05 and 44.25 is: 66.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 169.05 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/169.05 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 169.05 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 7,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479.99/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.34

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