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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 94.28 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 94.28 and 44.93 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 94.28 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/94.28 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 94.28 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 4,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235.30/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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