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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.07, 138 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.07, 138 and 46.32 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.07 : 138 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.07/138 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.07x = 138 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.07x = 6,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392.16/92.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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