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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 201.60 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 201.60 and 92.88 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 201.60 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/201.60 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 201.60 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 18,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.61/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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