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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70, 104.84 and 64.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70, 104.84 and 64.48 is: 96.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70 : 104.84 = 64.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70/104.84 = 64.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70x = 104.84 × 64.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70x = 6,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,760.08/70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.57

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