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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 104.85 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 104.85 and 44.32 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 104.85 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/104.85 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 104.85 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 4,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646.95/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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