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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.12, 126.14 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.12, 126.14 and 68.04 is: 102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.12 : 126.14 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.12/126.14 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.12x = 126.14 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.12x = 8,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582.57/84.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.03

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