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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.52 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.52 and 91.80 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.52 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.52 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.52 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 12,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807.94/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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