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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 105.91 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 105.91 and 30.03 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 105.91 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/105.91 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 105.91 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 3,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180.33/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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