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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.27, 192.13 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.27, 192.13 and 92.70 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.27 : 192.13 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.27/192.13 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.27x = 192.13 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.27x = 17,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,810.45/139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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