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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 139 and 62.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 139 and 62.28 is: 93.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 139 = 62.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/139 = 62.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 139 × 62.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 8,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656.92/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.45

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