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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.82, 127.77 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.82, 127.77 and 68.19 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.82 : 127.77 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.82/127.77 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.82x = 127.77 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.82x = 8,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712.64/92.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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