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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 168.73 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 168.73 and 92.66 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 168.73 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/168.73 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 168.73 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 15,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,634.52/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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