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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 104.97 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 104.97 and 61.53 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 104.97 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/104.97 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 104.97 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 6,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458.64/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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