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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.06, 126 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.06, 126 and 61.11 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.06 : 126 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.06/126 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.06x = 126 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.06x = 7,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699.86/84.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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