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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.97, 110.99 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.97, 110.99 and 66 is: 99.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.97 : 110.99 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.97/110.99 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.97x = 110.99 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.97x = 7,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325.34/73.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.03

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