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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 331.52 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 331.52 and 92.75 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 331.52 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/331.52 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 331.52 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 30,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748.02/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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