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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.06, 105 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.06, 105 and 54.25 is: 74.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.06 : 105 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.06/105 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.06x = 105 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.06x = 5,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,695.73/76.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.89

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