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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.47 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.47 and 12.04 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.47 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.47 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.47 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 812.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.17/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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