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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.83, 139.05 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.83, 139.05 and 90.27 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.83 : 139.05 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.83/139.05 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.83x = 139.05 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.83x = 12,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551.59/92.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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