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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 96.76 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 96.76 and 67.74 is: 93.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 96.76 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/96.76 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 96.76 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 6,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554.52/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.61

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