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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.06, 105 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.06, 105 and 44.97 is: 62.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.06 : 105 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.06/105 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.06x = 105 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.06x = 4,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721.46/76.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.07

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