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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 67.05 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 67.05 and 41.27 is: 61.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 67.05 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/67.05 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 67.05 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 2,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766.82/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.81

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