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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 225.04 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 225.04 and 92 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 225.04 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/225.04 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 225.04 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 20,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,703.68/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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