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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.92, 140.88 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.92, 140.88 and 91.36 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.92 : 140.88 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.92/140.88 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.92x = 140.88 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.92x = 12,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,870.09/93.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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