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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 127.10 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 127.10 and 68.86 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 127.10 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/127.10 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 127.10 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 8,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,751.67/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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