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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.06, 66 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.06, 66 and 33.24 is: 49.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.06 : 66 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.06/66 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.06x = 66 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.06x = 2,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.84/44.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.79

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