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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.83, 127.12 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.83, 127.12 and 61.89 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.83 : 127.12 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.83/127.12 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.83x = 127.12 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.83x = 7,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,867.77/84.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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