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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.03, 148.79 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.03, 148.79 and 92.66 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.03 : 148.79 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.03/148.79 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.03x = 148.79 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.03x = 13,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,785.67/99.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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