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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.07, 106.64 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.07, 106.64 and 44.70 is: 67.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.07 : 106.64 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.07/106.64 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.07x = 106.64 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.07x = 4,766.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766.81/71.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.07

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