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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.50 and 54.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.50 and 54.82 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.50 = 54.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.50 = 54.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.50 × 54.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 5,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070.85/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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