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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 126.87 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 126.87 and 68.70 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 126.87 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/126.87 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 126.87 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 8,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715.97/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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