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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 137.99 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 137.99 and 91.04 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 137.99 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/137.99 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 137.99 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 12,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.46/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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