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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.07, 137.84 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.07, 137.84 and 75.87 is: 113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.07 : 137.84 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.07/137.84 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.07x = 137.84 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.07x = 10,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,457.54/92.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.58

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