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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 104.96 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 104.96 and 61.44 is: 92.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 104.96 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/104.96 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 104.96 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 6,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448.74/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.07

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