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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.02, 89.94 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.02, 89.94 and 44 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.02 : 89.94 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.02/89.94 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.02x = 89.94 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.02x = 3,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957.36/60.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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