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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.01, 104.94 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.01, 104.94 and 59.75 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.01 : 104.94 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.01/104.94 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.01x = 104.94 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.01x = 6,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270.17/70.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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