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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94 and 44.80 is: 67.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 4,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211.20/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.10

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