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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.03, 100.60 and 46.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.03, 100.60 and 46.75 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.03 : 100.60 = 46.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.03/100.60 = 46.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.03x = 100.60 × 46.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.03x = 4,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.82/67.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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