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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 127.01 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 127.01 and 66.17 is: 91.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 127.01 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/127.01 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 127.01 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 8,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404.25/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.35

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