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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 399.07 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 399.07 and 92.73 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 399.07 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/399.07 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 399.07 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 37,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,005.76/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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