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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.09, 104.88 and 64.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.09, 104.88 and 64.92 is: 89.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.09 : 104.88 = 64.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.09/104.88 = 64.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.09x = 104.88 × 64.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.09x = 6,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,808.49/76.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.49

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