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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 126.90 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 126.90 and 57.44 is: 79.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 126.90 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/126.90 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 126.90 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 7,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289.14/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.23

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