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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 126.88 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 126.88 and 59.28 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 126.88 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/126.88 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 126.88 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 7,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,521.45/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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