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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.11, 97.57 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.11, 97.57 and 44.75 is: 67.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.11 : 97.57 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.11/97.57 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.11x = 97.57 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.11x = 4,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366.26/65.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.06

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