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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.08, 137.84 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.08, 137.84 and 63.20 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.08 : 137.84 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.08/137.84 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.08x = 137.84 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.08x = 8,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711.49/92.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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