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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.92, 101.96 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.92, 101.96 and 35.84 is: 53.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.92 : 101.96 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.92/101.96 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.92x = 101.96 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.92x = 3,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654.25/67.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.80

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