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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 138.93 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 138.93 and 60.76 is: 91.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 138.93 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/138.93 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 138.93 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 8,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441.39/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.14

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