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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 191.28 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 191.28 and 92 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 191.28 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/191.28 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 191.28 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 17,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597.76/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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