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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 138.09 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 138.09 and 76.76 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 138.09 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/138.09 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 138.09 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 10,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599.90/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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