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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 174.15 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 174.15 and 92.07 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 174.15 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/174.15 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 174.15 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 16,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,033.99/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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