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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 66.14 and 39.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 66.14 and 39.05 is: 58.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 66.14 = 39.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/66.14 = 39.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 66.14 × 39.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.24/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.54

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