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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.05, 101.91 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.05, 101.91 and 45.19 is: 67.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.05 : 101.91 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.05/101.91 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.05x = 101.91 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.05x = 4,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604.80/68.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.67

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