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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 207.34 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 207.34 and 92.66 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 207.34 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/207.34 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 207.34 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 19,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211.98/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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