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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.08, 137.97 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.08, 137.97 and 43.25 is: 64.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.08 : 137.97 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.08/137.97 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.08x = 137.97 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.08x = 5,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966.99/92.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.80

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