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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 137.93 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 137.93 and 61.65 is: 92.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 137.93 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/137.93 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 137.93 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 8,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503.08/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.29

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