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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 334.16 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 334.16 and 92.76 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 334.16 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/334.16 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 334.16 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 30,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,996.68/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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