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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.54, 106.98 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.54, 106.98 and 66.74 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.54 : 106.98 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.54/106.98 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.54x = 106.98 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.54x = 7,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139.85/77.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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