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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 66 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 66 and 35.46 is: 53.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 66 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/66 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 66 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340.36/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.14

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