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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 171.06 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 171.06 and 70.70 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 171.06 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/171.06 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 171.06 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 12,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,093.94/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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