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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.15, 155.95 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.15, 155.95 and 92 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.15 : 155.95 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.15/155.95 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.15x = 155.95 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.15x = 14,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,347.40/104.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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