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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 152.18 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 152.18 and 91.76 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 152.18 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/152.18 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 152.18 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 13,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964.04/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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