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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 128.12 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 128.12 and 61.79 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 128.12 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/128.12 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 128.12 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 7,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,917.01/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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