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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 111 and 70.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 111 and 70.10 is: 105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 111 = 70.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/111 = 70.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 111 × 70.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 7,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,781.10/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.06

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