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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.91, 143.85 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.91, 143.85 and 44.59 is: 66.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.91 : 143.85 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.91/143.85 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.91x = 143.85 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.91x = 6,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414.38/95.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.88

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