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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 141.84 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 141.84 and 92.62 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 141.84 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/141.84 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 141.84 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 13,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,137.22/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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