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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 334.04 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 334.04 and 92.72 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 334.04 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/334.04 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 334.04 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 30,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972.19/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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