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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.55 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.55 and 92.84 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.55 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.55 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.55 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 22,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,980.84/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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