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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.11, 126.45 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.11, 126.45 and 68.90 is: 103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.11 : 126.45 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.11/126.45 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.11x = 126.45 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.11x = 8,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711.77/84.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.58

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