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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.83, 126.99 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.83, 126.99 and 75.65 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.83 : 126.99 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.83/126.99 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.83x = 126.99 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.83x = 9,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606.16/84.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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