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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.83 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.83 and 92.94 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.83 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.83 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.83 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 30,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,375.12/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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