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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.05, 126.12 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.05, 126.12 and 43.47 is: 65.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.05 : 126.12 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.05/126.12 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.05x = 126.12 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.05x = 5,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,482.60/84.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.23

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