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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.03, 126.10 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.03, 126.10 and 67.82 is: 101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.03 : 126.10 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.03/126.10 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.03x = 126.10 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.03x = 8,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551.47/84.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.77

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