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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 105.98 and 63.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 105.98 and 63.34 is: 94.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 105.98 = 63.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/105.98 = 63.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 105.98 × 63.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 6,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712.19/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.76

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