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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 93 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 93 and 52.76 is: 79.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 93 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/93 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 93 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 4,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906.68/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.27

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