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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 126.85 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 126.85 and 80.46 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 126.85 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/126.85 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 126.85 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 10,206.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,206.35/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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