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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.68 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.68 and 92.55 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.68 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.68 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.68 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 19,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590.98/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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