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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 104.95 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 104.95 and 61.89 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 104.95 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/104.95 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 104.95 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 6,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495.83/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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