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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.28, 166.88 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.28, 166.88 and 92 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.28 : 166.88 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.28/166.88 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.28x = 166.88 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.28x = 15,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352.96/121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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