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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.94, 112.30 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.94, 112.30 and 61.44 is: 92.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.94 : 112.30 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.94/112.30 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.94x = 112.30 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.94x = 6,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899.71/74.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.07

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