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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 128.03 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 128.03 and 55.92 is: 77.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 128.03 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/128.03 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 128.03 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 7,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159.16/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.18

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