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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.04, 61.41 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.04, 61.41 and 34.92 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.04 : 61.41 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.04/61.41 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.04x = 61.41 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.04x = 2,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144.44/41.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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