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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 126.99 and 55.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 126.99 and 55.20 is: 76.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 126.99 = 55.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/126.99 = 55.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 126.99 × 55.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 7,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009.85/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.16

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