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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.11, 247.66 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.11, 247.66 and 92.81 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.11 : 247.66 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.11/247.66 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.11x = 247.66 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.11x = 22,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,985.71/165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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