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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.38 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 94.38 and 44.68 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 94.38 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/94.38 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 94.38 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 4,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216.90/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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