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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 186.28 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 186.28 and 93.53 is: 129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 186.28 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/186.28 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 186.28 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 17,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,421.60/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.06

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