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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.04, 114.18 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.04, 114.18 and 44 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.04 : 114.18 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.04/114.18 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.04x = 114.18 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.04x = 5,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023.92/76.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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