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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.64 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.64 and 93.19 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.64 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.64 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.64 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 17,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579.36/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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