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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.03, 138.29 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.03, 138.29 and 69.42 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.03 : 138.29 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.03/138.29 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.03x = 138.29 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.03x = 9,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599.74/92.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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