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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 212.81 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 212.81 and 92.07 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 212.81 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/212.81 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 212.81 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 19,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591.89/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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