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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 399.13 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 399.13 and 92.75 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 399.13 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/399.13 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 399.13 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 37,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,018.84/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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