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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 127.08 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 127.08 and 81.75 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 127.08 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/127.08 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 127.08 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 10,388.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,388.79/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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