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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 170.70 and 64.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 170.70 and 64.56 is: 96.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 170.70 = 64.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/170.70 = 64.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 170.70 × 64.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 11,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,020.39/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.64

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