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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.36 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.36 and 61.80 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.36 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.36 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.36 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 5,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707.85/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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