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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 333.97 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 333.97 and 92.68 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 333.97 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/333.97 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 333.97 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 30,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953.20/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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