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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 195.03 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 195.03 and 92.18 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 195.03 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/195.03 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 195.03 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 17,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.89/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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