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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 128.10 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 128.10 and 74.48 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 128.10 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/128.10 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 128.10 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 9,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,540.89/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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