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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 185 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 185 and 92.64 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 185 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/185 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 185 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 17,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138.40/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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