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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.40 and 91.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.40 and 91.93 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.40 = 91.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.40 = 91.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.40 × 91.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 22,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,743.48/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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