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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.04, 110.94 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.04, 110.94 and 62.70 is: 93.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.04 : 110.94 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.04/110.94 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.04x = 110.94 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.04x = 6,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955.94/74.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.95

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