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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 139.12 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 139.12 and 43.94 is: 65.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 139.12 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/139.12 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 139.12 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 6,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113.17/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.92

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