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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.05, 66.01 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.05, 66.01 and 32.64 is: 48.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.05 : 66.01 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.05/66.01 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.05x = 66.01 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.05x = 2,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154.40/44.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.91

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