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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.97, 90.99 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.97, 90.99 and 44.19 is: 60.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.97 : 90.99 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.97/90.99 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.97x = 90.99 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.97x = 4,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020.85/65.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.95

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