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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.11, 110.90 and 64.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.11, 110.90 and 64.58 is: 96.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.11 : 110.90 = 64.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.11/110.90 = 64.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.11x = 110.90 × 64.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.11x = 7,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161.60/74.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.64

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