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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 106.21 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 106.21 and 66 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 106.21 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/106.21 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 106.21 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 7,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009.86/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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