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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 193.25 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 193.25 and 92.80 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 193.25 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/193.25 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 193.25 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 17,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933.60/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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