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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 90.04 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 90.04 and 44.59 is: 66.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 90.04 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/90.04 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 90.04 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 4,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.88/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.83

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