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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 127 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 127 and 68.76 is: 94.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 127 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/127 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 127 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 8,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732.52/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.80

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