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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.93, 126.88 and 62.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.93, 126.88 and 62.81 is: 86.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.93 : 126.88 = 62.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.93/126.88 = 62.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.93x = 126.88 × 62.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.93x = 7,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969.49/91.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.70

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