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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 187.18 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 187.18 and 92 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 187.18 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/187.18 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 187.18 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 17,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220.56/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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