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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.07, 105.23 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.07, 105.23 and 65.30 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.07 : 105.23 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.07/105.23 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.07x = 105.23 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.07x = 6,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870.67/70.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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