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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.29, 138.08 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.29, 138.08 and 66.66 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.29 : 138.08 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.29/138.08 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.29x = 138.08 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.29x = 9,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204.08/92.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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