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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 170.70 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 170.70 and 92.68 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 170.70 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/170.70 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 170.70 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 15,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820.48/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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