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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 105.93 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 105.93 and 63.96 is: 95.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 105.93 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/105.93 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 105.93 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 6,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775.28/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.94

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