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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.10, 125.94 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.10, 125.94 and 68.92 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.10 : 125.94 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.10/125.94 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.10x = 125.94 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.10x = 8,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679.78/84.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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