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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 65.90 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 65.90 and 41.54 is: 62.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 65.90 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/65.90 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 65.90 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737.21/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.16

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