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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.09, 155.97 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.09, 155.97 and 92.55 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.09 : 155.97 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.09/155.97 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.09x = 155.97 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.09x = 14,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,435.02/104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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