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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 138.96 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 138.96 and 75.57 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 138.96 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/138.96 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 138.96 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 10,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501.21/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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