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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 67.11 and 35.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 67.11 and 35.97 is: 54.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 67.11 = 35.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/67.11 = 35.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 67.11 × 35.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 2,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413.95/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.09

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