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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.05, 247.37 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.05, 247.37 and 92.69 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.05 : 247.37 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.05/247.37 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.05x = 247.37 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.05x = 22,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927.03/165.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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