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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.08, 126.13 and 61.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.08, 126.13 and 61.43 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.08 : 126.13 = 61.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.08/126.13 = 61.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.08x = 126.13 × 61.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.08x = 7,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747.38/84.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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