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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 211.74 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 211.74 and 92.13 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 211.74 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/211.74 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 211.74 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 19,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507.61/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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