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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.28, 100.94 and 26.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.28, 100.94 and 26.69 is: 40.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.28 : 100.94 = 26.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.28/100.94 = 26.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.28x = 100.94 × 26.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.28x = 2,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693.45/67.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.04

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