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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 128.06 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 128.06 and 61.71 is: 85.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 128.06 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/128.06 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 128.06 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 7,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902.59/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.20

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