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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 128.14 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 128.14 and 61.70 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 128.14 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/128.14 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 128.14 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 7,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906.24/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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