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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.06, 151.96 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.06, 151.96 and 68.72 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 151.96 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/151.96 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 151.96 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 10,442.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,442.69/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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