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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70, 105.04 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70, 105.04 and 35.77 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70 : 105.04 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70/105.04 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70x = 105.04 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70x = 3,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757.28/70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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