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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 102.12 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 102.12 and 44.93 is: 62.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 102.12 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/102.12 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 102.12 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 4,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588.25/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.00

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