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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.73, 107.52 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.73, 107.52 and 67.94 is: 101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.73 : 107.52 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.73/107.52 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.73x = 107.52 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.73x = 7,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304.37/71.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.83

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