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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 105.10 and 31.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 105.10 and 31.55 is: 47.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 105.10 = 31.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/105.10 = 31.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 105.10 × 31.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 3,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315.30/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.33

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