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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.03, 104.93 and 46.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.03, 104.93 and 46.93 is: 64.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.03 : 104.93 = 46.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.03/104.93 = 46.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.03x = 104.93 × 46.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.03x = 4,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924.04/76.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.76

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