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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.82, 127.97 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.82, 127.97 and 69.52 is: 95.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.82 : 127.97 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.82/127.97 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.82x = 127.97 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.82x = 8,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.47/92.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.85

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