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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 207 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 207 and 92.44 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 207 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/207 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 207 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 19,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,135.08/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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