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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.27 and 70.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.27 and 70.02 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.27 = 70.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.27 = 70.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.27 × 70.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 9,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751.69/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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