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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.94, 107.84 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.94, 107.84 and 44.84 is: 67.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.94 : 107.84 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.94/107.84 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.94x = 107.84 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.94x = 4,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835.55/71.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.22

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