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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 170.61 and 70.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 170.61 and 70.62 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 170.61 = 70.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/170.61 = 70.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 170.61 × 70.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 12,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048.48/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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