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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.46 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.46 and 92.25 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.46 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.46 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.46 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 13,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,418.69/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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