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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.13, 110.96 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.13, 110.96 and 63.20 is: 94.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.13 : 110.96 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.13/110.96 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.13x = 110.96 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.13x = 7,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011.80/74.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.59

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