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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.54, 126.98 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.54, 126.98 and 60.64 is: 91.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.54 : 126.98 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.54/126.98 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.54x = 126.98 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.54x = 7,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700.07/84.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.08

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