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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 186.09 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 186.09 and 93.55 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 186.09 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/186.09 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 186.09 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 17,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,407.79/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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