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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.03, 137.95 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.03, 137.95 and 74.01 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.03 : 137.95 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.03/137.95 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.03x = 137.95 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.03x = 10,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209.31/92.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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