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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.12, 139.59 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.12, 139.59 and 66 is: 98.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.12 : 139.59 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.12/139.59 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.12x = 139.59 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.12x = 9,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212.94/93.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.94

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