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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.75, 133.83 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.75, 133.83 and 92.43 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.75 : 133.83 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.75/133.83 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.75x = 133.83 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.75x = 12,369.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369.91/96.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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