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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.91, 65.82 and 29.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.91, 65.82 and 29.41 is: 44.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.91 : 65.82 = 29.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.91/65.82 = 29.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.91x = 65.82 × 29.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.91x = 1,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.71/43.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.08

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