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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 171.25 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 171.25 and 67.88 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 171.25 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/171.25 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 171.25 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 11,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,623.25/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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