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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 104.76 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 104.76 and 45.84 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 104.76 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/104.76 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 104.76 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 4,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802.20/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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