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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.54 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.54 and 92.94 is: 139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.54 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.54 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.54 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 17,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151.15/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.44

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