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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.82, 105.94 and 67.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.82, 105.94 and 67.61 is: 93.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.82 : 105.94 = 67.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.82/105.94 = 67.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.82x = 105.94 × 67.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.82x = 7,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162.95/76.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.25

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