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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.57, 96 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.57, 96 and 44.66 is: 61.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.57 : 96 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.57/96 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.57x = 96 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.57x = 4,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286.88/69.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.62

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