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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 187.13 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 187.13 and 92 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 187.13 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/187.13 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 187.13 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 17,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,215.50/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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