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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.02 and 67.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.02 and 67.80 is: 101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.02 = 67.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.02 = 67.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.02 × 67.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 7,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120.36/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.46

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