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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 67.16 and 43.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 67.16 and 43.35 is: 65.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 67.16 = 43.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/67.16 = 43.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 67.16 × 43.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 2,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911.39/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.04

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