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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 169.12 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 169.12 and 44.26 is: 66.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 169.12 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/169.12 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 169.12 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 7,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485.25/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.38

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