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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 90.99 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 90.99 and 44.15 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 90.99 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/90.99 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 90.99 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 4,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017.21/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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