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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.02, 94.25 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.02, 94.25 and 66.58 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.02 : 94.25 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.02/94.25 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.02x = 94.25 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.02x = 6,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275.17/68.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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