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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 138.27 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 138.27 and 81.41 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 138.27 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/138.27 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 138.27 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 11,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256.42/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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