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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 137.88 and 67.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 137.88 and 67.92 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 137.88 = 67.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/137.88 = 67.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 137.88 × 67.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 9,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364.81/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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