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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.08, 111.14 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.08, 111.14 and 60.68 is: 91.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.08 : 111.14 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.08/111.14 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.08x = 111.14 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.08x = 6,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743.98/74.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.04

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