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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.91, 106.03 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.91, 106.03 and 65.82 is: 90.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.91 : 106.03 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.91/106.03 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.91x = 106.03 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.91x = 6,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978.89/76.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.74

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