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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.23, 94.74 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.23, 94.74 and 43.95 is: 65.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.23 : 94.74 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.23/94.74 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.23x = 94.74 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.23x = 4,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163.82/63.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.85

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