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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.05, 100.64 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.05, 100.64 and 45.31 is: 68.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.05 : 100.64 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.05/100.64 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.05x = 100.64 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.05x = 4,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559.77/67.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.01

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