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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.06, 126.84 and 62.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.06, 126.84 and 62.90 is: 86.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.06 : 126.84 = 62.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.06/126.84 = 62.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.06x = 126.84 × 62.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.06x = 7,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978.24/92.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.66

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