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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.13, 126.05 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.13, 126.05 and 74.95 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.13 : 126.05 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.13/126.05 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.13x = 126.05 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.13x = 9,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,447.45/84.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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