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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 138 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 138 and 61.66 is: 92.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 138 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/138 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 138 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 8,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509.08/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.38

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