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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 186.10 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 186.10 and 93.47 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 186.10 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/186.10 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 186.10 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 17,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,393.60/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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