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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.82, 128.08 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.82, 128.08 and 55.47 is: 76.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.82 : 128.08 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.82/128.08 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.82x = 128.08 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.82x = 7,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104.60/92.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.54

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