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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.83, 139.01 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.83, 139.01 and 75.52 is: 113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.83 : 139.01 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.83/139.01 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.83x = 139.01 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.83x = 10,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,498.04/92.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.09

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