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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 203.18 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 203.18 and 92.00 is: 126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 203.18 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/203.18 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 203.18 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 18,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,691.08/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.96

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