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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.33, 106.95 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.33, 106.95 and 25.64 is: 38.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.33 : 106.95 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.33/106.95 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.33x = 106.95 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.33x = 2,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741.66/71.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.44

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