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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.05, 110.85 and 67.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.05, 110.85 and 67.75 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.05 : 110.85 = 67.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.05/110.85 = 67.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.05x = 110.85 × 67.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.05x = 7,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,510.09/74.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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