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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 126.88 and 64.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 126.88 and 64.32 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 126.88 = 64.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/126.88 = 64.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 126.88 × 64.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 8,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160.92/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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