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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.93, 139.55 and 77.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.93, 139.55 and 77.84 is: 116.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.93 : 139.55 = 77.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.93/139.55 = 77.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.93x = 139.55 × 77.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.93x = 10,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,862.57/92.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.89

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