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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 125.82 and 67.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 125.82 and 67.92 is: 101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 125.82 = 67.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/125.82 = 67.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 125.82 × 67.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 8,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,545.69/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.73

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