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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.03, 114.62 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.03, 114.62 and 66.69 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.03 : 114.62 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.03/114.62 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.03x = 114.62 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.03x = 7,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643.67/83.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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