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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.04, 125.92 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.04, 125.92 and 53.52 is: 80.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.04 : 125.92 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.04/125.92 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.04x = 125.92 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.04x = 6,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739.24/84.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.19

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