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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 139.16 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 139.16 and 44.72 is: 67.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 139.16 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/139.16 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 139.16 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 6,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223.24/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.09

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