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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 166 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 166 and 92.67 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 166 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/166 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 166 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 15,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,383.22/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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