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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.82, 128.04 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.82, 128.04 and 55.95 is: 77.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.82 : 128.04 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.82/128.04 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.82x = 128.04 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.82x = 7,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,163.84/92.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.18

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