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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.04, 61.68 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.04, 61.68 and 29.10 is: 43.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.04 : 61.68 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.04/61.68 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.04x = 61.68 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.04x = 1,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.89/41.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.74

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