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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 204.25 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 204.25 and 92.78 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 204.25 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/204.25 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 204.25 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 18,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950.32/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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