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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.82, 139.16 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.82, 139.16 and 44.04 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.82 : 139.16 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.82/139.16 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.82x = 139.16 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.82x = 6,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127.86/92.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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