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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.06, 137.99 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.06, 137.99 and 59.52 is: 89.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.06 : 137.99 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.06/137.99 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.06x = 137.99 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.06x = 8,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213.16/92.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.22

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