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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 90.94 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 90.94 and 44.22 is: 66.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 90.94 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/90.94 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 90.94 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 4,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021.37/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.18

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