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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 104.89 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 104.89 and 57.19 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 104.89 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/104.89 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 104.89 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 5,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,998.66/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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