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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 139.11 and 63.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 139.11 and 63.93 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 139.11 = 63.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/139.11 = 63.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 139.11 × 63.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 8,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893.30/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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