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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 93.91 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 93.91 and 44.75 is: 61.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 93.91 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/93.91 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 93.91 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 4,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202.00/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.77

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