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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.68 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.68 and 44.64 is: 66.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.68 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.68 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.68 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 4,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137.24/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.99

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