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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 138.24 and 63.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 138.24 and 63.36 is: 94.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 138.24 = 63.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/138.24 = 63.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 138.24 × 63.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 8,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758.89/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.95

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