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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.55, 198.94 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.55, 198.94 and 92 is: 138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.55 : 198.94 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.55/198.94 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.55x = 198.94 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.55x = 18,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302.48/132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.08

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