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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 127.98 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 127.98 and 60.03 is: 82.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 127.98 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/127.98 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 127.98 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 7,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682.79/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.82

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