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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.85, 105.71 and 67.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.85, 105.71 and 67.47 is: 92.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.85 : 105.71 = 67.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.85/105.71 = 67.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.85x = 105.71 × 67.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.85x = 7,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131.89/76.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.81

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