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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 138.36 and 61.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 138.36 and 61.93 is: 92.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 138.36 = 61.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/138.36 = 61.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 138.36 × 61.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 8,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568.63/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.91

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