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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 203.24 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 203.24 and 92.34 is: 138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 203.24 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/203.24 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 203.24 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 18,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,767.41/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.26

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