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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.73, 101.36 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.73, 101.36 and 44.91 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.73 : 101.36 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.73/101.36 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.73x = 101.36 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.73x = 4,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551.85/67.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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