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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.03, 138.11 and 46.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.03, 138.11 and 46.34 is: 69.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.03 : 138.11 = 46.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.03/138.11 = 46.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.03x = 138.11 × 46.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.03x = 6,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400.02/92.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.54

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