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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.28 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.28 and 92.56 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.28 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.28 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.28 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 12,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,336.40/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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