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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 127.96 and 61.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 127.96 and 61.64 is: 85.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 127.96 = 61.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/127.96 = 61.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 127.96 × 61.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 7,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887.45/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.03

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