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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.77, 114.98 and 67.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.77, 114.98 and 67.55 is: 101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.77 : 114.98 = 67.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.77/114.98 = 67.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.77x = 114.98 × 67.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.77x = 7,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,765.99/76.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.16

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