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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 138 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 138 and 61.44 is: 92.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 138 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/138 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 138 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 8,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478.72/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.24

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