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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 126.95 and 62.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 126.95 and 62.88 is: 86.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 126.95 = 62.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/126.95 = 62.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 126.95 × 62.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 7,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982.62/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.73

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