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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 138 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 138 and 76.74 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 138 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/138 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 138 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 10,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590.12/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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