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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.56 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.56 and 31.44 is: 47.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.56 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.56 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.56 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124.09/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.26

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