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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.03, 148.64 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.03, 148.64 and 44.25 is: 66.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.03 : 148.64 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.03/148.64 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.03x = 148.64 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.03x = 6,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577.32/99.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.42

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