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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 105.30 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 105.30 and 54.84 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 105.30 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/105.30 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 105.30 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 5,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,774.65/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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