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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.05, 101.92 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.05, 101.92 and 66.94 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.05 : 101.92 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.05/101.92 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.05x = 101.92 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.05x = 6,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822.52/68.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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