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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 175.12 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 175.12 and 44.64 is: 66.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 175.12 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/175.12 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 175.12 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 7,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817.36/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.95

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