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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 69.08 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 69.08 and 28.94 is: 43.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 69.08 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/69.08 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 69.08 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 1,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999.18/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.44

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