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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 138.96 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 138.96 and 84.84 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 138.96 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/138.96 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 138.96 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 11,789.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,789.37/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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