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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.03, 126.96 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.03, 126.96 and 59.28 is: 81.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.03 : 126.96 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.03/126.96 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.03x = 126.96 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.03x = 7,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,526.19/92.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.78

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