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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.36 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.36 and 43.47 is: 65.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.36 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.36 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.36 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 4,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623.36/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.19

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