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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.18 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.18 and 70.84 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.18 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.18 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.18 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 9,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,788.67/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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