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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.21, 112.51 and 67.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.21, 112.51 and 67.69 is: 101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.21 : 112.51 = 67.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.21/112.51 = 67.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.21x = 112.51 × 67.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.21x = 7,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615.80/75.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.26

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