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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.09, 110.96 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.09, 110.96 and 43.67 is: 65.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.09 : 110.96 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.09/110.96 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.09x = 110.96 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.09x = 4,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845.68/74.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.41

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