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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 105.06 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 105.06 and 54.90 is: 82.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 105.06 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/105.06 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 105.06 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 5,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767.79/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.23

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