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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 182.46 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 182.46 and 92.76 is: 139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 182.46 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/182.46 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 182.46 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 16,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924.99/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.17

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