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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.56 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.56 and 92.84 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.56 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.56 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.56 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 27,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.83/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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