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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 185.98 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 185.98 and 93.45 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 185.98 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/185.98 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 185.98 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 17,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379.36/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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