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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.99, 66 and 41.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.99, 66 and 41.69 is: 62.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.99 : 66 = 41.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.99/66 = 41.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.99x = 66 × 41.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.99x = 2,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751.54/43.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.55

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