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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.09 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.09 and 66.63 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.09 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.09 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.09 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 9,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200.94/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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