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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 128.28 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 128.28 and 71.04 is: 98.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 128.28 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/128.28 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 128.28 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 9,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113.01/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.08

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